Devon

Chapter Four

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Basically all you need to do is to listen to yourself.

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Art's POV

So as the meeting started. I tried not to squirm at my seat. She kept on looking at me as she always do. Here I am trying to focus on what the meeting is about.

"So yun ang problema natin. May nagkikita ng patago."

Oh. Nothing new. Lagi naman may ganyan. Lalo na yung mga kamaganak. It's practically really hard to get them to stay away from each other. May consequences ang lalabag. And I've seen it all before. Not a good idea.

I've seen it before in the past. The fact that we (The Hunters and Amazons) need to do the said consequences makes things worst. That's why kelangan talaga namin sila paghiwalayin. I don't want to watch something I'm gonna regret seeing. Ruining people's lives isn't my cup of tea. And I'm sure all of us feel the same way.

"Basically we need them to separate." Sabi ni A.

"Alam ba nila na Greek or Roman ang isa?" Sabi ni George.

"We dont know. But we need to tell them otherwise."

Umalis na si A sa harap at umupo ulet. Pumunta naman si George sa harap at nagkalikot sa laptop.

"And there's something else." May lumabas na photo ng isang babae.

"This is Hera. I'm sure all of you know her by name Michelle. She's an international model."

"This is Zeus. Heir sa Greeks. Her soon to be husband."

Si kuya Zeus? Anong meron sakanila ni Ate? I mean I know my past sila but ano problem? Are they back together or did I just hear the "to be husband"?Tumambad naman sakin ang picture ng isang lalake. He looks familiar.

"This is Maximus. Heir sa Romans."

"So what's the deal with them?" I asked. Curiosity. Of course they all know na pinsan ko si kuya Zeus.

"It's a love triangle."

Natapos ang meeting at napahikab ako. Ang dami naming tinalakay. Mejo nabigla din ako dun sa nalaman ko kina kuya. But I'm gonna stay quiet on that. Palabas na sana ako ng pinto ng may pumigil sakin.

"Can I talk to you?" Sabi niya. Ang ibang mga kasama niya nakatingin lang samin pero lumabas na din. Sina Rhea naman hinihintay ako sa may pintuan. Lumapit muna ko sakanila.

"I guess we need to talk." I sigh. Eyes were all on me. A patted my hair.

"Sure hintayin ka nalang namin sa labas?" Sabi niya.

"Nah. May kotse naman akong dala."

"Sige. Ingat."

At ayun na nga umalis na sila. Hinarap ko ulet si Clementine. She was just staring at me.

"Why?" I asked at umupo sa pinakamalapit na upuan. Sinundan naman niya ko at umupo sa tabi ko.

"I need to tell you something.." sabi niya ng nakatingin sakin ng diretso. I just stared at her waiting for her to continue.

"Everything. It's not a lie. I didn't pretend. Not all of it is a lie."

I know it isn't. You can't fake feelings in front of me. I'll know. We both know. They were genuine. Except the fact that she lied. Lied to me that she was an undercover spy to get information on us.

"Why are you telling me this now?"

"I still-"

"Does it matter?"

"Art-"

"I already forgave you."

"I know, I just can't get over you. I'll wait for you." Sabi niya.

Why did you fall for me? I thought. I was just a mission. I wanted to ask her that. Pero ayoko bigyan ng malisya na may feelings pako. I have moved on. It's a good thing I didn't fall in love. But I did love her. Just not inlove with her like I am with Jessica.

"Clementine. I don't feel the same way anymore. I did at that time. But you broke my trust. It was your duty I know. Pero masakit mapaglaruan."

"I'm sorry. If it's too much to ask. Lets give it another try perhaps? Give me another chance?"

"It is too much to ask. Besides. You're Roman, I'm Greek. Those two sides can't be together. Just like before. We still can't be together." Sabi ko at tumayo na.

"But we did do it before." Sabi niya at tumayo na din.

"We can't do that anymore. And my heart can't be happy with you anymore. I'm willing to give myself a chance with her this time."

Yes. Si Jessica. I want her. I swear I can't be contented in just seeing her from afar. I need her with me.

"Why her? Why not me again? She doesn't know you. She doesn't even love you. But I do."

"It's all in the past. I tried Clementine but I guess we're not meant to be."

"How can you say that when you don't want to give me a chance?"

"Clementine. It's time for you to move on." Sabi ko at tumalikod na. Nagsimula akong maglakad pagkatapos ko huminga ng maluwag.

"Art." Rinig kong sabi niya.

Napahinto ako at tinignan siya ulet. Nagbabadya ang mga mata niya. Malapit na siya umiyak.

"That girl and you. Katulad natin. You can never be together."

Napangiti ako ng bahagya sa sinabi niya. I made my decision. No matter how hard it is. I'll find a way.

"That's where your wrong. I'm gonna make her mine."